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Published: 2011-02-25 12:53:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 14808; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 8
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Me, at the War and peace Show, July 2010, kent, UKthe kit..MACV SOG RPD Gunner.
(yes Ive been doing this since WAY before stupid COD Blackops.)
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What kind of BDU is that? I've never seen that before. It looks great!
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I have to correct you!..
BDU is the Modern style of uniform (from the 80's to modern)
What I am wearing is 1968 dated Poplin Jungle Fatigues with black paint sprayed in lines for camouflage (deep in the jungles of Laos and Cambodia this was extremely effective).
The shirt is Modded, the lower pockets from the front of the shirt have been removed and sewn onto the arms.
The trousers are standard Poplin Trousers that have also been sprayed with black lines...
representing the Standard SOG 'Sterile' look. (sterile because the labels where removed from the shirt and trousers and the Sprayed lines where not standard camo for US forces.)
See reference picture below..
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Ah I see. Very interesting.
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hey forgot, did Ed mention the weight of a drum and or 100 rounds linked 7.62 x 39 linked? and how many rounds did he carry in total? thanks Mate, keep up the good work, I actually thought that photo of you was a period 1969 photo!!!!!!
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Hey mate, you guys do a really nice job! paul came out to our event 2 years ago and had a great time! really enjoy your site, and your interview with RT New York Ed Wolcott really helped with some questions I had. im guessing that he carried his survival radio in that early model M1967M16E1 pouch on his right side with the 2 base ball grenades in Hardys book. We are currently doing a Rt W. Virginia impression as well at our event in July, hopefully it will be as good as yours!!
all my best
paul
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I'm actually making an action based off almost this exact same arrangement (with some parts from the Wocoff tribute).
The info about the number of rounds carried is very welcome, that reaffirms the layout I've got.
Thanks for sharing!
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why are you holding an rpd lmg
the macv sog(militairy assistance comand vietnam studies and observations group)
used american weps like the m60 lmg
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Not all the time...
SOG would use Communist weapons to gain the upper hand in the jungles, when used the NVA would first think maybe its their own and Hold fire.
Another reason was that SOG teams where super secret, they could not use american weapons On missions into Cambodia, therefore eastern block weapons where used.
The RPD has many advantages over the M60, For instance, It doesnt jam as much, its lighter, heald ammo in a drum (keeping it cleaner than the bag or belt the 60 used).
I am a mamber of a MACV SOG reenactment team, we have been researching SOG for many years, and have been a group for 4 Years. to back up what you see here. and to correct your statement. here are some photo's of REAL SOG members with RPD's..
Frank Greco (part of RT Colorado, on the range at Kontum)
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Ed Wolcoff (part of RT New York, at Dak To launch site).
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and this is written by ED wolcoff in an interview for our website..
Ed Wolcoff:
When I carried the RPD, I also carried 500 rounds of ammo. 100 rounds were in a drum magazine attached to the weapon. 200 rounds were carried in two additional drums in purpose-built pouches on my belt - - I retained the pouch straps to supplement the weight-bearing capability of the belt. I carried 200 more rounds in canteen pouches. The drums took up space on the LBE belt and could be noisy if care were not taken, but the drums kept rounds aligned on the RPD ammo belt; the canteen pouches took up less space on the LBE belt and were silent, but rounds would misalign and cause a stoppage.
That interview is here...
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Hope that Brings truth forward enough for you.
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where is that group of yours and how the f*ck can i join it?
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realy then i would be able to visit you(if i had the money for a plane ticket)cuz i live in the netherlands
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if you came to a show over here u can see us then.
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i will in about 5 years
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And comfortable. But very heavy.
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Its a cut down Russian RPD,
SOG teams used to cut the barrel down by 6 inches and remove the bipod to make it easyer to lug them around in the jungles of Laos and Cambodia.
And to give it a beasty muzzle flash too. 3ft flame in some cases.
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Ohh yeahh!! Its a deactivated one too! Nothing quite like the feel of real seel weapons!!
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Awesome! Most cosplayers rock the airsoft crap, so you definitely get bonus points for authenticity.
... stupid COD Black Ops... Battlefield: BC2 Vietnam is the only way to go.
I've always had a strange fascination with the Vietnam War, the era, and all players (militaries, gov'ts, ideologies, etc) involved. Funny enough, it was a key motivational factor for joining my country's armed forces. The History Channel and Tour of Duty (1988-1990) went a long way for me.
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